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Edible insects in Lao PDR: Building on tradition to enhance food security

Year of publication 2014

Pages 55

Author Hanboonsong, Y.; Durst, P.B.;Forestry Group

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-108307-9 (print)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The percentage of the population of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic that regularly consumes insects is among the highest in the world. Most edible insects in Lao PDR are collected from wild habitats, and local people possess a rich body of traditional knowledge relating to harvesting practices, timing of collection and management of insect resources. Recently efforts have been made to introduce technologies for sustainable farming of selected insect species. This publication chronicles eff orts to enhance the contribution of edible insects to food security and improved nutrition in Lao PDR. It describes the most commonly consumed insects, details collecting and management practices, introduces the fledging insect farming sector, and presents experiences related to food safety, processing, handling, marketing and consumption of edible insects in Lao PDR.

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